May 2015 - Village of Milford

MILFORD
COMMUNITY NEWS
Volume 47
May 2015
GRAND OPENING MAY 28TH
Central Park, Thursday, May 28, 2015
Entertainment begins at 7pm
50 Amp Fuse
Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the show! Food available for purchase
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Maestro (over $150,000) Mike, Maureen, Ryan and Kelley LaFontaine
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B&M Electric, Loren & Sarah Baidas, Ruth Baidas, Anne & John Grissim,
John & Linda Grissim, Jeff & Annie Heyn, Huron Valley State Bank, Janette & Sons Excavating,
Chip & Heather Mobley, Unilock, Matt & Lisa Whelan, Brien Worrell & Family
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Jerry & Regina Goodwin, Hines Park Ford, Mark & Kathy Oleski,
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Kathleen Abraham
Advance Concrete Products Co.
All Stars Preschool
Carlos & Lisa Allison
American House of Milford
Kathy Amerman & John Vogel
Renee Beeker
The Beernaert Family
Julia King & John Bejnarowicz
Jeffrey Bigelman
Jack & Elaine Bolling & Family
Dorothy Bonnell-Tracy
Gerald & Karol Breen
The Canup Family
Dr. Dale Clark
Tom & Barbara Connelly
Lindsay Cotter
Sue & Joe Derkowski
The Deutch Family
Darel & Sara Dickens
CHAIR
James & Donna Doyle
In Memory of Frank A. Duca Jr.
Devany Donigan Eidemiller
Dale & Sheri Feigley
In Memory of Dolores Feigley
For Feets Sake
Ron & Barbara Fowkes
Bryan & Kim Galbraith
Gina's Bridal
Don & Peggy Green
Rick & Christina Hamill
HamiltonArts.com
Richard Harrison
Harold & Suzanne Haskew
Gary & Teri Hawthorne
John & Margo Hebert
Michael & Loretta Hickox
Eric & Genise Horsley
Ron Huey
Huron Valley Guns
Drs. William & Anna Huszti
Presented by:
($1,000 to $5,000) JW
CLUB
Christmas, Susan Lynn Grissim
(First one hundred $1,000 Donors)
Madeleine, Gabriel &
Genevieve Kalinkowski
Robert & Duane Karr
Joyce & Ray Keeling
The Kettenbeil Family
Knights of Columbus, #7444
Brad & Rita Krause
Hugh W. Larsen
Lehker & Slaughter Family
In Memory of Ted Linde
Richard & M. Elizabeth Lippett
Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors
In Memory of Arvale L. Tipper
Teresa & Charles McCarthy
Matt, Jenn & Max Medwid
Jeff & Pam Micallef
Michigan Scientific Corp.
The Milford Times
Milford Twp Firefighters Assoc.
Roy & Mary Mills
Tom & Phyllis Motley
Milford
Downtown
Development
Authority
Gordon & Vivian Muir
In Memory of Thomas
& Despina Nicholas
Eric & Lanette Nichols
Nicol Family
Oak Pointe Church/ Milford
Jim & Susan O'Neill
L. Brooks Patterson
Peters True Value Market
Pine Ridge Market
In Loving Memory of
The Reardon Sisters
Judith & James Reiter
Cindi & Dean Rottermond
Paul & Marlene Serwinek
Jack & Romy Shubitowski
The Family of Arthur
Shufflebarger
Chuck & Nancy Snider
Nick & Joan
(Boom Boom) Spiroff
Claire Sommer &
Robert Dunlap
Paula Tatum
Denise & Lyle Tyler
Mark Tyler Family
In Honor of Denise Tyler
In Loving Memory of King
& Terry Foster
Cathy & Norb Veit
Veterinary Care Specialists
Peter & Carol Walters
John & Sue Welker
Thomas Welsh Construction
In Memory of Christine Whelan
JC Whelan LLC
Robert Willard
Carolyn Grissim Williams
& Daniel Tatu
Jim & Joyce Wilson
Keith & Kathy Wilson
Kevin & Lydia Ziegler & Family
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MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS
VOLUME 47
Milford Road Contruction Update
ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
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2015 Tax Due Dates
Aug. 31st, Monday-Village Tax
Sept. 14th, Monday-Twp. Summer Tax
Feb. 14th, Sunday/Feb. 15th Presidents Day, Monday, Winter Tax
Feb. 28th, Sunday, Last day to pay taxes!
Although the due dates on the bill will state the above dates, we will honor the payment as paid on time if presented
on the next business day following the weekend or holiday. You may drop your payment in the drop box located on
the right side of the building opposite the front doors. The drop box is emptied daily.
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MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS
Zonta Club of Milford Gala Event
Landscaping Tips
The Zonta Club of Milford will hold its second
annual Gala Shopping event fundraiser on
Tuesday, May 19th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
at The Clothing Cove in downtown Milford.
Tickets are $20 and automatically enter your
name into the prize drawings. You need not be present to win
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is $300 cash, and 3rd prize is $200 cash. There are many other
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and Clothing Cove gift cards!
Usually landscaping is recognized as the unique natural
feature that enhances the aesthetic view around your
home. However, environmentally conscious landscaping
practices have the ability to not only make your home
beautiful, but also protect the rivers, lakes, and streams
within your local watershed.
Your ticket is the entry to a “closed door” shopping experience
with a huge selection of beautiful clothing, jewelry and
accessories. The Clothing Cove will give a $10 store credit
to be used on your purchase of $50 or more that evening.
Shoppers who spend $100 or more receive an additional gift
from the Clothing Cove. Come hungry as there will be a large
selection of delicious appetizers and desserts as you make
your way through the store.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who are Kroger; Miller
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You may purchase tickets at the Clothing Cove or by sending
payment to: The Zonta Club of Milford, 1100 Atlantic St.,
Milford MI 48381. Cash and checks are accepted. If you
would like more information contact Cindy Dagenhardt at
248-496-4887 or [email protected].
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through storm drains and end up discharging into the
Huron River. The tips below help reduce the amount of
runoff and pollutants that are discharged into your local
watershed.
Use rain barrels to collect rainwater for watering gardens
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need for fertilizer.
Practice composting leaves and other clippings as an
organic method to improve soil quality.
For more information on landscaping tips, please visit
the Huron River Watershed Council Website (HRWC) at
www.hrwc.org.
Empty Bowl Main Event ~ May 31, 2015
Noon to 3 p.m.
Bakers of Milford
Come share in a meal of various soups and bread, donated by local restaurants, with the proceeds
going to Community Sharing’s food pantry. If you have painted an Empty Bowl soup bowl, bring
it as your admission ticket. If you have not painted a bowl, don’t worry. Bowls have been created
by local potters, artists and students, and will be available at the Main Event. Purchase a ticket
on-line, from an Empty Bowl volunteer, or at the door, then choose a bowl May 31st to help in the
fight against hunger.
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Summer Concerts And Movies In The Park
Milford Concerts in the Park
2015 Schedule
Free at Central Park 7:00-9:00 pm
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Opening of the LaFontaine Family Amphitheater in
Central Park. Our Summer Concert Series will begin
this year on June 4th and end August 13th. The concerts
are held every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. (Please
note August 6th there will not be a concert due to the
preparation of Milford Memories).
This season we are bringing back some of your old favorites to celebrate the opening of the LaFaontaine Family Amphitheater. There will be a little of everything to
satisfy everyone’s musical preference.
Throughout the summer there will be three movies
shown in the park. On September 12th there is a drivein movie (location TBD) and to wrap things up for the
season a movie at the Fall Picnic on September 26th.
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Mark your calendars to come out and experience the
New LaFontaine Family Amphitheater at your beautiful
Central Park.
For more information go to:www.milfordtownship.com
or email us at [email protected].
Deter Thieves By Locking Your Vehicle
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and returned to the victims. We are asking residents and guests of our community to be proactive when leaving
a vehicle unattended.
The Milford Police Department is committed to maintaining a safe and pleasant environment, but a strong community
partnership is needed to minimize this form of theft. The following vehicle burglary prevention strategies will decrease
the likelihood of being a victim:
x Always lock your car and pull the handles to double check.
x Do not leave items of value in the vehicle, especially in plain-sight.
x Place any valuables you choose to leave in your vehicle in a locked compartment (glove box, trunk).
x Make sure all car windows are closed when the vehicle is unoccupied.
x During hours of darkness, park in a busy well-lighted area if possible.
x Set your alarm or anti-theft device.
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Milford
Public
Library
330 Family Dr.
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-0845
milfordlibrary.info
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Upcoming Holiday Closures:
•• Memorial Day Weekend
(Saturday, 5/23 - Monday, 5/25)
•• Independence Day Holiday
(Friday, 7/3 & Saturday, 7/4)
•• Labor Day Weekend
(Saturday, 9/5 - Monday, 9/7)
•• Day before Thanksgiving
(Close at 5 pm - Wednesday, 11/25)
•• Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, 11/26)
Library News
Digital Magazines Now Available from Zinio
The Milford Public Library has signed on with the Zinio e-magazine service. Enjoy free access to more than 250 popular
magazine titles on your computer, or download the Zinio app to your favorite mobile device to read entire magazines
cover to cover. Find out more about the Zinio service at our website www.milfordlibrary.info or ask about Zinio at the adult
reference desk.
Recreational Passes
Now that summer is here, check out some of the free recreational passes that are available through the Milford Public
Library. Public libraries have partnered with a wide variety of Michigan cultural and educational organizations to provide
free or discounted admission to places all across the state. See information about the MAP program, the MI Big Green Gym
program or find discounted tickets to the Detroit Zoo on our website www.milfordlibrary.info.
Jumpstart Your Preschooler’s Learning with 2 Great Resources
We’ve recently added two AWE Early Literacy Stations™ to the Youth Department. These touch-screen computers are
preloaded with over 70 educational games and activities perfect for 2-8 year-olds. We’ve also added ABCmouse.com to
our 3 Youth Public Computers. The award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum, from Age of Learning, Inc., is designed to
help young children (ages 2-6+) build a strong foundation for academic success. ABCmouse.com is only available from the
library’s computers.
Touring Grant Awarded to Youth Department
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $240 grant from the Michigan Humanities Council and the
Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs. This summer, we will be hosting a musical performance by Chautauqua Express
on Wednesday, July 15th. This engaging family concert will be paid, in part, with this grant money.
e-Newsletter Available
Sign up for our e-Newsletter at www.milfordlibrary.info and never miss information about the news and events that are
happening at your local library!
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From the Director’s Desk
Community Conversations
You can help plan the future of library service in Milford by participating in our Community Conversations forums coming
later this year. These one hour long forums will give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on current services and
help prioritize potential new services in a time of limited budgets. Sessions will be limited to no more than 20 participants
and preregistration is required. Library staff will be using the results of these conversations to update the Library’s Strategic
Plan. The forums will start with a very brief update on the current state of library service and then proceed to an open
conversation about the future. Best of all, light refreshments wil be served! Dates and times to be announced soon.
Youth Services Programs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
In January we started a new reading campaign called 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. We are encouraging parents and
caregivers to read 1000 books to their children before they enter Kindergarten. There’s no better way to prepare your
children for success in school (and life) than reading to them. The program couldn’t be easier. Simply register at the youth
reference desk the next time you visit the library. You’ll get a folder with more information and your first reading log. All
you have to do is start reading to your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and record the titles on your reading log. Don’t
worry...you can repeat titles! As an incentive, parents/caregivers and kids will get rewards at different milestones.
March Madness Champion Storytime For kids 2½-5
In March, we’re voting for our favorite picture book of all time. Come and listen to the winning story (and others) and enjoy
some related activities. Thursday, May 7th from 10:00 – 10:45 Registration begins Thursday, April 23rd.
The Pigeon is Having a Party! For kids 3-5½
Come to the library for stories, crafts, and activities all about our favorite blue pigeon.
Tuesday, May 12th from 10:30 - 11:15 Registration begins Tuesday, April 28th.
Evening Storytime – Monkey See, Monkey Do! For kids 2 – 5½
Enjoy stories and activities about monkeys. Wear your pajamas and enjoy a snack after the program.
Wednesday, May 20th from 7:00 - 7:45 Registration begins Wednesday, May 6th.
Summer Reading is Coming! June 13th - August 7th
Every Hero Has a Story is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program. We’ll have all kinds of fun
activities for kids of all ages at the library. Stop by the Youth Reference desk or go online for our full
lineup of programs. The following are just some of the scheduled activities.
SRP Kickoff Party For all ages
Join us for our kickoff party anytime between 10:00 and 1:00! Kids can register for our Summer Reading Club and do a
couple of crafts. We’ll also have face painting by Face Flair and strolling entertainment by Joel Tacey.
Saturday, June 13th from 10:00 - 1:00 No registration required.
Creature Feature For all ages
Dan Briere from The Little Creatures Co. will be here to show us some of his animal friends.
Thursday, June 25th from 1:00 - 2:00 Registration begins Thursday, June 11th.
Tank Tag For tweens and teens (5th - 12th grades)
Miniature Motorways returns with tank tag. Tweens and teens will be able to play laser tag on a rough terrain table top with
radio-controlled tank-like vehicles. Tuesday, June 30th from 2:00 - 4:00 Registration begins Tuesday, June 16th.
Joel’s Super Caper Magical Comedy Show For all ages
Fly, pow, and leap into reading with Sidekick Joel and his fun family program full of magic, music, comedy, and audience
participation. Monday, July 6th from 11:00 - 11:45 Registration begins Monday, June 22nd..
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Youth Services Programs
continued
Chautauqua Express For all ages
Guy Louis brings his energetic and interactive family concert to the Milford Public Library. Join us for some musical
summer fun paid in part by a generous grant from the Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts
& Cultural Affairs. Wednesday, July 15th from 11:00 - Noon Registration begins Wednesday, July 1st.
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Ventriloquist Richard Paul For all ages
Richard Paul and his zany puppets will have kids and adults laughing in his family-friendly comedy show.
Tuesday, July 21st from 1:30 - 2:30 Registration begins Thursday, July 7th.
Watch our website for information about fall storytimes and other fall programming.
Teen Services Programs
Looking for new Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members
TAB is geared towards area high school students who want a voice in library programming and purchasing. Other
responsibilities include helping with youth library programs or acting as a liaison with the schools when needed. Active
members of TAB are eligible to earn hours of volunteer credit while meeting and sharing ideas with other students. Pizza
and pop will be available at every meeting. See a librarian for more information and for an application. Meetings are
held the second Tuesday of every month beginning in September. There will be a preview on May 12th from 3:30-4:30 for
students currently in grades 8-11 who want to see what TAB is about. As always, pizza is included. Registration for this
event begins April 28th.
Join us for Teen Café
Teen Café is open most Tuesdays from October - March. Teen Café provides an area where local residents in grades 7-12
can hang out at the library. Every week, beverages such as teas, hot chocolate and lemonade will be provided. There are
a variety of activities offered such as Wii games on the projector and board games or students can just visit while listening
to music. A librarian will be on site to help teens locate library materials that they may be interested in (CDs, DVDs, books,
graphic novels, etc.).
Teen Summer Reading is coming!
Teen SRP is being re-vamped! This summer, weekly drawings for a $5 Starbucks gift card will be held for teens who log
their reading hours. Other drawings will take place at the end of the summer for any teens that logged hours or attended
programs. While details are being finalized, some programs that will be offered include; Teen Café dates, Tank Tag (using
remote control tanks), a manga/comic book design workshop, spa day with henna tattoos, eighties movies (being planned
by TAB), art projects and much more!
Library programs are made available through the generous support of the Friends of the Milford Public Library.
MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPLEMENT
Adult Services Programs
Summer Reading is Coming!
Don’t forget that summer reading isn’t just for kids. Join our online Adult Summer Reading program and be eligible for
prizes from many of our local businesses. Sign-up and track your reading online. Each book you read makes you eligible for
a weekly $10 gift certificate prize. We’ll draw for our Grand Prize of $50 in Huron Valley Chamber Bucks at the end of the
program.
One-on-One Computer Classes
Do you need extra help when it comes to computers? Come to a help session with specific questions about computer
programs. These sessions are an opportunity to work with a librarian to get some extra help. Sessions are a half-hour each.
Wednesday, May 6 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. or Tuesday, May 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Doc Fletcher Presents: Tales from the River
Doc Fletcher is back to share stories from his soon-to-be-released book, Paddling & Pastimes: 6 Midwest Cities – the Rivers
that Made Them, the Baseball Teams that Entertained Them. Featured are the historic east side canals of the Detroit River
including a look at Little Venice canal homes used by the Prohibition-era smuggling Purple Gang and the Pirates Cove house
and Fisher Mansion on Grayhaven Island. Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Recent Success Stories in Great Lakes Lighthouse Preservation
Great Lakes lighthouse historian, author, and photographer Wayne Sapulski gives an overview of lighthouses in this region,
then shifts focus to recent lighthouse restoration activity. All around this region, lighthouses are being promoted as icons of
our maritime heritage and destinations for cultural tourism. Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Your Cluttered Space with Soo Porter
Join Soo Porter from Your Cluttered Space, LLC in this informative program on how to clear your clutter, organize your life
and reduce your stress levels. Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Top Ten Preservation Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
An interactive workshop presented by Priceless Photo Preservation of Ann Arbor, helps you figure out the often confusing
world of preserving your family photos, movies and slides. You’ll learn what digital formats to avoid, and how to digitize
your mementos properly. Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Library programs are made available through the generous support of the Friends of the Milford Public Library.
Friends of the Milford Public Library
Friendly Finds New and Used Bookstore
Planning a summer getaway? Need a good book? Check out Friendly Finds New and Used Bookstore located in the Milford
Public Library. We carry many categories of gently used books at great prices! There are new books written by local
authors. Specialty books include coffee table, craft and seasonal. In addition there are DVDs, CDs, large print books, books
on tape, plus free donated magazines and much more. Other offerings are items made by local crafters such as crocheted
necklaces, children’s hats, note cards, tooth fairy pillows and more.
While spring cleaning or downsizing, consider a tax deductible donation of any gently used books, DVDs, CDs and
magazines. We cannot accept textbooks or encyclopedias. However, children’s books are always needed.
Staffed by dedicated volunteers, store hours are similar to library hours. Monies from the store fund library programming
that would not otherwise be available. Also consider becoming a Friend. Applications can be found in the store or online at
www.milfordlibrary.info.
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MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS
Household Hazardous Waste Day
The annual Village/Township household hazardous waste collection day
(HHW) has been scheduled for 6DWXUGD\ 0D\ , at the Milford Civic
Center, 1100 Atlantic Street. Residents may drop off hazardous waste
between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Village and Township personnel, under the supervision of trained chemical
technicians, will remove the hazardous waste from your vehicle. Please
enter the site from Mont Eagle Street.
Residents will receive the registration card in early May. Residents are
asked to bring this postcard with them, as it is used to both verify residency
and to assign costs between the Township and Village.
Containers should not exceed 5 gallons of liquid or 40
pounds of solid waste. Do not mix chemicals together.
If possible, keep them in their original containers with
the original label intact.
Please be aware that any type of paint that can be
cleaned up with soap and water is not considered
hazardous waste; cans should be left open to dry and
can be disposed of with your regular trash. Car wax,
furniture polish, and window cleaner can also be
disposed of with your regular trash.
Please do not
mix chemicals
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label intact.
Fluorescent lighting – both the long shop lights and
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neurotoxin. The bulbs should never go into the regular trash. Unbroken
bulbs should be transported to the collection site for safe disposal.
Garage Sales
Just a reminder that before you put your treasures out
for sale, be sure to pull a garage sale permit. There is no
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MILFORD COMMUNITY NEWS
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Join us for the 4th Annual Art Festival.
Bigger and better this year with:
Michigan Art and Fine Craft Market
Sponsored by the Huron Valley Council for the Arts.
The festival centers on the art but also features artist
demos, live music and children’s activities. There will be
food trucks and craft beer available. The show will have
approximately 60 artist booths. The festival is in beautiful
Dodge Park V which is a historic wooded location in the
heart of Commerce Township in Oakland County.
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Huron Valley Council for the Arts 5th Annual
Author Luncheon Featuring author DE (Dan) Johnson
September 26, 2015 ll:00 a.m.
59 West Banquet Center
786 West Highland Road Highland, MI 48357
Tickets $30 available online: www.huronvalleyarts.org
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Memorial Day is a time to set aside our work to remember and honor
those who lost their lives in the service of our country
and support those who have served or are presently
serving in the Armed Forces.
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Parade! Please set aside your other tasks for this day
and show your respect for our veterans.
Veterans are asked to wear their uniform if they have one, or a piece of
their old uniform; a cap, jacket, etc. Wear any medals, ribbons, badges,
on a sport coat or on a white shirt with dark trousers. All veterans will
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Dog Licenses
2015 Dog licenses are
available for purchase without late fees until June 1st.
Current prices are $15.00
for an unaltered animal or
$7.50 if the pet has been
spayed or neutered. Seniors 65 years of age
or older are discounted to $6.75 for a spayed
or neutered pet or $13.50 for an unaltered
pet. These prices are good through June 1,
2015 – after that date all licenses are considered delinquent and the cost is $30.00.
Pets with adoption papers dated past the June
1st deadline or puppies too young to have
received a rabies vaccination before June
1st will be licensed using the current prices.
Proof of the adoption or change of ownership
is required.
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tag purchases and you MUST bring in a valid
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a family member in active services, please
consider carrying a “remembrance poster”
with their picture on it. Bring signs saying
“Thank you Vets” or “Welcome Home”.
The parade will be held on the last Monday
in May at 11:00 a.m., rain or shine. It begins
at the American Legion Hall on Commerce
Road and ends at Central Park. If you would
like to march in the parade or would like
more information, contact Tony Puente at
248-990-8384.
Donations are needed and appreciated. Please
make checks payable to American Legion
Post 216, Parade Fund and mail to American
Legion, Attn: Tony Puente 510 W. Commerce
Road, Milford 48381.
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